The Washington critic., 1887-06-25

up very extensive business, only limited
now by the capacity OF their ovens, which
VIII soon be largely augmented, they hav.
Ing purchased The lot at the corner Of Beall
ard High streets, where ,hey will soon erect
a large building and several new ovens.
Thirty hands are now constantly employed,
while they have teveu wagons for delivery.
They have erected hne new stable with
accommodations for fourteen horses aud
harness and carriage room for all their ve-
Dicles. The arrangements are euch that
the utmost cleanliness can be obtained, aud
to this point they pay great attention. The
quality OF their goods is such that Gus
toner once obtained is kept, and to this fact
they owe the great popularity they have
obtained In so short time.
NIessrs. Cook, Bros. " Co.,
the young pioneer grocers OF 1908 Four
teenih street northwest, were born aud
roised in this city, aud started 10 business
In 1850, when there was but one other gro.
Ger on that street that was anyways near
him. few houses were scattered here
and there on the street, which Is now GOV
cred with many fine storcs aud nue build
ings. They have constantly on hand gen
efal line OF fine groceries, country produce,
line cigars, tobnceo aud everything that Is
kept IN well-stOcked grocery, aud are
hhhiDH u tUtClhlIN VI Uut UulLtT. lueA
alec hayea very large ice.box that cost them
1915.
When one sees a printer who has aban.
doned his rule and stick, or pressaan
who has left his press and commenced some
other avocation, he usually sees one who 10
successful, one who by perseverance, and
energy will conquer success even though It
may seem to elude him. The subject of
this sketch was for some years employed IN
the Government Printing Office, but last
fall located of 1921 Thirty-secOnd street,
West Washington, where he still Is, en-.
gagged 10 Cabinet work, upholstery, and the
sale OF new and old furniture. He has an ex-
cellent stock and Is constantly adding to 1t.
He makes repairs of all kindsa a specially,
and is noted for the reasonable size OF his
bills. Those needing work In his line ill
find 1t to their advantage to call.
Becher u sothoron,
druggists, at the corner OF Thirty-second
and o streets, West Washington, have one
Of the finest stores Of that line In the western
portion Of the city. 1t is an old-estGblished
house, having been opened in 1870 by Mr..
Charles Becker, father Of the senior member
OF the present firm. These gentlemen, Messrs.
G. A. Becker aud G. NJ, Soihoron, formed n
partnership last April and purchased the
stand. MIR. Becker has been raised IN the
business, and 10 agraduate Of the National
College Of Pharmacy, aud Mr. SothOron Is
II prac,icing phyeician. Mir. Max Koch,
who is well known, Is chief clerk The
store Is 25x50 feet In size, and well stocked
with every thing pertaining to their business,
while an elegant soda fountain graces their
counter and gives forth Its refreshing bev-
ersge to qucnch the thi rst Of the denizens
| Of that locality. Prescriptions are Il
| specially, and arc compounded by com
| petent persons at all hours Of the day or
night.
owen Woods.
Located at the corner OF Twelfth and /.
streets northwest, is a grocery and pro-
vision store, which has been located there
| for the past seven years, and has in that
time secured large patronage from the
section. In the rear OF the store, with Gu
trance on l. street, is fine stable, from
which a large line Of hacks Is run. Mr.
| Woods is the proprietor of both places, and
calls through telephone 266-5 Will receive
prompt attention. Mr.. w. has been for
| thirty years resident OF the city, and can
| relate many "reminiscences OF 1t. In his
| back line he employs none but the most
careful drivers and the best teams, aud his
| patrons speak most highly of the service
rendered by bis line.
william ii. Daw.
Doubtless many residents In the vicinity
of Twenty-third and II streets northwest
have noticed the neat and attractive drug
store at that location, which for the past
fifteen months has been conducted by the
gentleman whose name heads this article
The stock here includes a full supply oi
pure drugs, chemicals, patent medicines
and medicinal waters, and also large as
sortment Of toilet aud fancy articles, OK
quisite perfumery, confectionery and in
fact everything requisite to a first.class
drugstore. The delightful soda water dis
pepeed here is made OF the best fruit juices
and drawn from the latest improved and
one Of the most beautiful fountains In the
city. Mr.. Daw gives his personal attention
to the prescription branch, for which his
experience of almost lifetime In the same
line-ho being at Tenth and l. streets foi
twenty-five years-giyes ample assurance OF
his ability. Telephone call, 1852.